Gusset for wearing-apparel



(No Model.)

C. 0. REED. GUssET PoR WEARNG APPAREL.

NO. 269,463. Imzelli'nu 1300.119. 1882'.

INVENTOR ATTORNEYS.

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CHARLES OIVEBT REED, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

GUSSET FOR WEARINGAPPAREL.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 269,463, dated December 19, 1882,

Application l'ed July 8, 1882. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, .CHARLES OWEN REED, of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State ot' Illinois, have invented a new and Improved Gnsset t'or fearing-Apparel, of which the following is a i'ull, clear, and exact description.

The object ot' my invention is to provide a new and improved stay or gusset for wearingapparehwhich is stronger and more durable than the gussets in use heretofore, which can be attached more rapidly, and is thus cheaper, and which presents a very neatappearance and iinisb.

The invention consists in a gusset formed of a strip of material having its ends tapered, which gusset is preferably made in the shape ot'a leugthened and pointed ellipse.

The invention also consists in the method of attaching the gusset by placing the edge ofthe gusset on the edge of the material, and sewing on the gusset at-the same time while forming the hem and by the same stitches.

Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings, forming part of this speciiication,in which similar letters ot' reference indicate corresponding' parts in all the gures.

Figure l is arepresentation of part of a shirt, showing the gusset partly attached to the side slit at the bottom ofthe shirt. Fig. 2 isa longitudinal view ot' the gusset. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal View ofthe same, showing it folded. Fig. 4. is a longitudinal View of a modification ofthe same. Fig. 5 is a view ofthe back-opening of a shirt provided Awith my improved gusset. Fig.6is across-sectionalview ot'the same Fig. 7 is a back view ot'a shirt provided with a cut or slit, at the lower end ofwhich the gusset is to be attached. Fig. 8 is a view of a sleeve provided with a slit, at the inner end of which the gusset is to be attached. y

The gusset or stay A is made in the shape dof a strip with tapered ends, ora lengthened 'ellipse with the ends pointed,as shown in Fig.

2; or itis made in the shape of halfof the pointed lengthened ellipse A', as shown in Fig. 4 the straight edge being hemmed; or it can be made from the selvage-edge of the cloth, which does not require to be folded or stitched, asit can resist fraying. The gusset could be made with the raw edge exposed; but this is notdesirable, as it would fray out and soon give way. I prefer to use the gusset A, (shown i Figs. 2 and 3,) as it is stronger and can be made more easily. The gusset A is folded on its longitudinal central line, so that it will have the shape ofhalfofa lengthened pointed ellipse of double thickness. For instance, if

the gusset is to be attached to the upper parts of a slit, B, formed at the lower end of the side of a shirt, where the front and back pieces are united, the edge of the back C is hemmed to within a short distance from the upper end of the slit B, and then the, gusset is placed on the inner side of the back C in such a manner that the rounded edge of the gusset rests on the edge of the slit which is folded over the edge of thergusset, and the hem is completed up to the upper end of the slit, whereby the gusset will be attached by the same stitches that secure the hem. Then the other half of the gusset is placed on the edge ot' the front D at the slit, aud the edge of this front is hemmed. The gusset A is attached in a like manner. In a like manner the gusset can be attached to'the slit E in the back ofa shirt, or to a slit, F, in a sleeve, G, to drawers, petticoats, dresses, undershirts, night-shirts, or to any other article of wearing-api'iarel.v If the end of the slit is formed as shown in Fig. 5, the gusset is carried around it. lfdesired, the ends ofthe gusset may be blunted or cut oft'.

'lhe gusset can be made of the same matcrial as the article to which itis to be attached, or of different material. For instance, linen, cloth, sil k-plain or oiled-leather, or chamoisskin may be used.

This gusset can easily be cut from the waste pieces or scraps of the material.

This gusset is very strong and durable, and I can be attached very rapidly, as it is attached at. the same time that the hem is made and by the same stitches. It is very neat, and has a perfect finish, and is smooth, so that it cannot catch and rip oli' when the shirt is laundered.

'I am aware an endless gusset has been employed at au opening in a shirt, and I there` fore do not claim such, broadly.

Having thus described my invention, what; I claim as new, and desire 'no secure by Letters Patent, is

The combination, with a shirt; or other gar- 5 ment provided with a slit, ot' the lengthened and pointed ellipse-shaped'gusset; adapted to he folded on its longitudinal axis, and to have its round edges only stitched to the edges of l the slit of the garment, between-the body of the same and the hem, substantially as herein ro shown and described.

CHARLES OWENv REED.

Witnesses:

THEoDoRE B. McKALLoR, FELIX J. GRIFFEN. 

